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weifert
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 Posted: May 02, 2012 10:39 am Post subject: Camera on top of Tower??? |
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Anyone have a recommendation for a camera to install on top of the wake tower?
I've heard some companies make these, but I havent been able to find any. Thought someone here might have had some luck.
Thx.
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GnarShredd
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| Posted: May 02, 2012 11:18 am Post subject: |
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I've seen a few options for camera mounts. That is, you already have a video camera and it's just a plate that mounts on the tower to attach your camera to.
Here's a site that has some but the prices are hilarious. You can probably rig something up on your own or have it fabricated cheaper:
http://wakevideo.com/
Also, give this a try:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=wakeboard+tower+camera+mount |
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HHI Dave
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ridininmd
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| Posted: May 02, 2012 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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| I think I might still have one those air trackers laying around somewhere. Probably let it go for $50. Let me know if you want it and I'll see if I can find it. |
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HHI Dave
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| Posted: May 02, 2012 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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| ridininmd wrote: | | I think I might still have one those air trackers laying around somewhere. Probably let it go for $50. Let me know if you want it and I'll see if I can find it. |
I'd be interested in that if available. 
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flixmaster
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| Posted: May 02, 2012 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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With all the new GoPro and Contour cameras out why has someone not done something using these cameras yet?
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HHI Dave
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GnarShredd
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| Posted: May 03, 2012 5:51 am Post subject: |
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| flixmaster, Part of the problem with those cameras is the distance required. To get any kind of a decent shot you've got to be really close to the subject. A zoom lens case or something could work. |
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ridininmd
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| Posted: May 03, 2012 6:44 am Post subject: |
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| HHI Dave, I'll see if I can find it today when I get home. |
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fd2blk
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| Posted: May 05, 2012 7:10 am Post subject: |
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The 2 best options I found when looking were the Wake tracker http://wakevideo.com/
and Wake Jak http://wakejak.com/
I got the tracker because I got one off ebay for $60 and it works great, rock solid video. The only recommendation I would male is to go with something other then the GoPro since it has no zoom capability. I have the GoPro because i run in salt water but will probably go with a diferent camera next season.
Here is a short vid I posted to you tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Gf71w8jcwwQ |
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